Welcome to the Environmental Science major. Here is an overview of the classes you should register for.

A student typically registers for 16-18 credits per semester.  Four, 4-credit courses and perhaps 1 or 2 credits of extracurricular activities. Of these 4 classes, it is important that you sign up for: ENVS 110 Introduction to Environmental Science and the co-requisite laboratory course ENVS-110L. Please note, you need to sign up for both lecture and lab sections.  This course will fulfill your core B2 Science requirement. 

For your next class, you should take a supporting science course, and we recommend that students take chemistry in their first year. You should enroll in Chem 150/150L. Alternatively, you can take your biology sequence in your first year. We recommend that you take Bio 105 & 105L, General Biology Molecules of Life and the corequisite lab. You should only choose biology if CHEM 150/150L is not available.

There are several options for your remaining classes. Here are some suggestions:

You can consider registering for a rhetoric and composition class. Developing good writing and communication skills is essential to your success in all classes you will take at USF.  You should know which class to register for after taking the directed self-placement assessment. 

As a science major you need to take two semesters of foreign language. If you have prior knowledge in a foreign language, you should complete a foreign language placement test that will indicate your level of proficiency.

Or, you can choose another core course.  In looking for Core courses, focus on Areas C-F, because courses in your major will take care of Area B, and your writing courses will cover part of Area A.

Once you have selected your classes, your schedule should resemble something like this.
ENVS 110: Intro to Environmental Science
ENVS 110L: Laboratory
CHEM 150: General Chemistry I
CHEM 150L: Laboratory
Core Course
Rhetoric and Composition course*, core or language course
Or this:

ENVS 110: Intro to Environmental Science
ENVS 110L: Laboratory
Bio 105 General Biology I
Bio-105L Laboratory
Core Course
Rhetoric and Composition course*, core or language course

* based on your course selection from the Directed Self Placement course

Some students transferring to USF may have already completed some of your major coursework. It is important for you to review your degree evaluation to determine which courses you need to complete.

Spend some time navigating the Schedule of Classes to familiarize yourself with the layout of the website.  Look for courses that you would like to register for, including specific sections. Take sufficient time doing this to find a schedule that works for you.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
415.422.6553
environmental.science@usfca.edu

We look forward to meeting you during our Orientation to your Major workshop.
Welcome to USF!